Perspective
TJ and Alan share their political war stories, perspectives on current events, lessons of leadership, and tips for navigating the ever-changing landscapes of government and politics in forums and published columns.
Political analysts Alan Novak and T.J. Rooney look at the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania, where Braddock Mayor John Fetterman; Katie McGinty, the former chief of staff to Gov. Wolf; and former Rep. Joe Sestak are vying for the Democratic nomination to challenge Sen. Pat Toomey.
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Ohio and Florida have spoken. Currents political analysts T.J. Rooney and Alan Novak look at the next steps in the campaign.
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Ahead of this week’s Super Tuesday primaries, Currents political analysts T.J. Rooney and Alan Novak talk about the short-term effect labels are having in the election and the long-term punch for American politics.
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Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders enjoy momentum going into South Carolina and Nevada contests this weekend. What are the lessons for Republican and Democratic party leaders as they see the voters' response to these two antiestablishment candidates?
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Monday, with the Iowa caucuses, voters get their first chance to weigh in on the 2016 presidential candidates. Here's what to watch for in the Republican and Democratic fields, from Alan Novak and T.J. Rooney, who will be analyzing the campaign for Currents through November.
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What should Pennsylvanians expect from Gov. Wolf when he presents his first budget Tuesday? What does he need to accomplish with this address?
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